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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 686.85 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 686.85 and 375.74 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 686.85 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/686.85 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 686.85 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 258,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,077.02/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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